2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Kia | Jaguar |
| Model | Rondo | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
